Depression :: Depression drugs and kids
Modern anti-depressant drugs will be banned from use in children in Britain on Wednesday because of evidence, suppressed for years, that they can cause young patients to become suicidal.
Colorectal Cancer :: Vitamin D reduces risk of colorectal cancer
Men at high risk for colorectal cancer should increase their intake of vitamin D and fibre. US researchers report in Journal of the American Medical Association that a daily supplement of the “sunshine” vitamin and four grams of fibre a day was associated with a reduced risk of colon polyps or pre-cancerous tumours.
Hypertension :: C-reactive protein – high blood pressure & heart attack
A blood protein that is a marker for inflammation and high blood pressure may be a stronger predictor of heart attack than cholesterol, say US researchers. “This is the first major demonstration that C-reactive protein levels may help us predict the risk of developing hypertension,” said Howard Sesso, lead author of the study published in Journal of the American Medical Association.
Hair Care :: Premature Graying of Hair and Homeopathy
As the age advances, normally the hair has a tendency to lose its natural colour.
But premature graying of hair is a morbid condition, which renders a typical
cosmetic problem and makes the young to look older. This causes a gigantic deal
of concern to affected persons, especially women.
Stomach cancer :: Aspirin may prevent stomach cancer
Findings from a review of published studies suggest that use of aspirin and similar drugs may help prevent stomach cancer.
Deficiency of time in life
Some thought provoking reading… When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hrs in a day are not enough… remember the mayonnaise jar… and the beer…
Infertility :: Smoking may cause infertility & impotence – BMA report
Smokers hoping to start a family were warned by doctors that their habit could make them infertile and cause miscarriages and birth defects.
Chocolate may keep the heart running longer and stronger
Chocolates – perhaps the world’s favourite confectionery – may keep the heart running longer and stronger.
Rheumatoid arthritis :: Understand factors affecting rheumatoid arthritis
US researchers have identified several factors that predict which patients with early rheumatoid arthritis will experience worsening of their disease.
Stomach cancer :: CA Stomach cured with Homoeopathy – Magnesia carbonicum
V S aged 47 years, male, treated with allopathy in AIIMS and diagnosed after CT scan and biopsy. CECT abdomen- 06-12-2003- Diffuse infiltrating thickening of gastric wall in fundus body. The possibility of gastric adenocarcinoma needs to be ruled out.